Saudi Arabia vs Egypt3:00pm Monday 25th JuneVolgograd Arena

At about the same time as Uruguay vs Russia match, dust would be sent to the innocent skies at another ground for the same context but the different contest, both teams have crashed out and ideally, this should be played at the airport as both of them head home afterward.

Pride and individual records remain the only incentives to fight for but who wants it more?

Mohammed Salah is fit again, he didn’t deliver as expected in the game that broke their hearts against Russia but he sure showed glimpses of what could have been with several attempts, it’s time for the Africans to make sure they don’t end up without a win in their return to the big stage.

Saudi Arabia avoided a repeat of their 8:0 drubbing in the hands of Germany in 2002 but still shipped five against Russia on day 1, something they massively improved on in their second group game. This would be entertaining.